The Hatboro Zoning Hearing Board rejected an application that called for the construction of two-story apartments in a frequently flooded area.
The Hatboro Zoning Hearing Board unanimously denied granting a special exception to allow 16 two-story apartments to be built in a flood-prone section of South York Road. Following six devastating floods since 1999, Horizon Property Management had hoped to build the residences where automotive businesses are currently situated at 332 S. York Road. The landlord had been seeking variances that would permit new construction in the floodplain and would allow for the clearing of all but Manja Pizza. But, during Wednesday's night's brief zoning meeting, the three-member board voted to reject the plan because the applicant had not "showed hardship" or the need for a special exception. The handful of residents in attendance applauded the …
The long-awaited second location of Horsham's Tonelli's Pizza Pub could get underway soon, following next month's zoning hearing board meeting.
Owner Chip Randa has hit another speed bump en route to opening his second Tonelli's Pizza Pub in Horsham Township. Randa, who also owns the roughly 100-seat Easton Road eatery with wife Maura, would like to have three signs at his long-awaited site at 1055-1101 Horsham Road instead of the maximum two signs permitted. One of the signs is planned for the rear of the property, directing customers to the restaurant's takeout area. "It’s important for us to get that sign in the rear of the property," a Tonelli's representative told the Horsham Township Council Monday night during a review of upcoming zoning hearing board applications. Because of the additional sign request and minor infringement of the township's required setback, Randa will …
The Bux-Mont campus is seeking a more permanent address on Lincoln Avenue in the borough's heavy industrial district.
The Bux-Mont campus of Penn Valley Church is hoping to trade temporary setup and teardown facilities with a more permanent address. The church, which currently rents two rooms at the Blair Mill Inn on Blair Mill Road in Horsham, has its sights set on leasing 400 Lincoln Ave., adjacent to Next Level Automotive Service, Inc., in the borough’s heavy industrial district. “It’s going to be a greater expense,” Pastor Tony Osimoso, a Warminster native, said, adding that the cost would be about twice what the church is spending now. “It really is a step of faith.” But, before that step can move forward, Hatboro’s Zoning Hearing Board, on Jan. 11, must first green light what would be a non-conforming use, officials said. Churches are typically …
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3:09 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Way to go Zoning Board, we do not need another Robert Bruce, Wynfair House or Woodwinds properties placing citizens in danger during storms. This was a great decision by people that really care about the safety of folks in Hatboro. more ›